How to File an LLC Annual Report in Washington (2026)
Washington LLCs pay a $70 Annual Report fee every year. It's due on the last day of the month your LLC first formed. Miss that date, and a $25 late fee gets added on top.
This filing is called the Annual Report, handled by the Washington Secretary of State's Corporations & Charities Division. It confirms your registered agent, address and governors are still correct.
Quick Summary
- File online through CCFS instead of mailing your Annual Report. It's faster, and your filing shows instantly on record.
- Keep your address on file current with the state. An outdated address can mean you miss the courtesy reminder and the deadline itself.
- Put your LLC's expiration month on your own calendar. Washington still holds you to that date, even if its reminder never shows up.
Washington LLC Annual Report Quick Reference
Here's the Washington LLC Annual Report fee, deadline and filing details at a glance. Every figure below comes straight from the Secretary of State's own fee schedule.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Annual obligation | Annual Report |
| Fee | $70 online or by mail ($95 if filed after your due date) |
| Due date | Last day of the month your LLC was formed |
| Filing authority | Washington Secretary of State, Corporations & Charities Division |
| Online portal | Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS) |
| Early filing window | Up to 180 days before your due date |
| Late penalty | $25 delinquency fee added to the base fee |
| Consequence of not filing | For domestic LLCs: late status, then dissolution 120 days after the state's notice |
| Reinstatement cost | For domestic LLCs: $140 plus every missed Annual Report fee, within 5 years of dissolution |
How to File the Washington LLC Annual Report
You can file your Washington LLC Annual Report online through CCFS or by mail. Online filings usually process faster than paper ones do.
1. Online Through the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS)
- Log in to CCFS and pick "Business Maintenance Filings," then "Annual Report."
- Search for your LLC by UBI number or business name, then select it.
- Check your registered agent, principal office and governor details. Update anything that's changed.
- Answer a few nature-of-business and controlling-interest questions for the Department of Revenue.
- Add the $70 fee to your cart and pay by card to submit. Expedited service costs $100 more and usually takes three working days.
2. By Mail
Download the Annual Report form, fill it out in dark ink, and mail it with your payment to the Corporations & Charities Division. Send it to PO Box 40234, Olympia, WA 98504-0234. Make your check or money order out to "Secretary of State."
It can't be backdated more than 60 days from when the office receives it. The office also accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express, and all payments are non-refundable.
What the Washington LLC Annual Report Is
The Annual Report keeps your Washington LLC's registration active with the Secretary of State [1]. It's a different filing from the paperwork you filed to start an LLC in Washington.
Every domestic and foreign LLC in the state must file one each year, even if nothing has changed since your last report. Our LLC annual report guide covers how other states handle this same requirement.
Due Date and Early Filing Window
Washington bases your due date on your LLC's own formation month, every year going forward. Form your LLC in June, and your report comes due June 30 each year, no matter which day in June you first filed.
You can file up to 180 days early. Filing early doesn't move next year's deadline up, since it always stays tied to your formation month.
The Secretary of State also mails and emails a courtesy reminder 60 days before your due date. A registered agent service in Washington can help make sure that reminder, and other legal notices, never get missed.
Penalties, Dissolution and Reinstatement
Filing late adds a $25 fee, which brings your total to $95. For domestic Washington LLCs, the state then gives you 120 days from its notice date to file the past-due report, and dissolves your LLC if you miss that window.
For domestic Washington LLCs, you lose your good standing until you fix it. You can still reinstate within 5 years of the dissolution date. Reinstatement costs $140, plus every Annual Report fee you missed.
What to Include and How to Update Information
Your Annual Report confirms or updates key LLC details. That includes your business name, UBI number, principal office address, registered agent, governors and nature of business. It also asks a few Department of Revenue questions about Washington real estate ownership changes from the past year.
Every LLC must keep a registered agent on file [2]. Updating one costs nothing. You can do it inside your Annual Report, or through a separate change of registered agent in Washington filing anytime during the year.
FAQs
Can I Get an Extension for Filing My LLC Annual Report in Washington?
No, you can't get an extension for filing your LLC Annual Report in Washington. Your report is still due by the last day of your formation month. Filing late only adds a delinquency fee.
How Do I Correct a Mistake in My Filed LLC Annual Report in Washington?
To correct a mistake in your filed Annual Report, file an amended Annual Report through CCFS. The amendment costs $10, separate from your original report fee.
Does Washington Send a Reminder Before My Annual Report Is Due?
Yes, Washington does send a reminder before your Annual Report is due, though it's only a courtesy. You're still required to file on time even if it never arrives.
References:
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=23.95.255
- https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=23.95.415
